10 Must-Watch South Movies Based on True Stories

Mahanati

Based on the life of legendary actress Savitri.

Captain

Based on the life of former Indian football player V. P. Sathyan.

Awe

It is based on true events and examines several facets of the human mind.

Ghazi

Based on the true events of the mysterious sinking of the submarine PNS Ghazi.

Uyare

Based on the real-life story of an acid attack survivor.

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Based on the life of freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy.

Celluloid

Based on the life of J.C. Daniel, the father of Malayalam cinema.

Kaala

Based on the life of a real-life slumlord from Mumbai.

Kaatrin Mozhi

Based on the life of a Mumbai radio jockey who served as the inspiration for the Hindi film Tumhari Sulu.

Peranbu

Based on the real-life story of a single father raising a child with cerebral palsy.